Using ISTE Standards to Improve Classroom Instruction
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) has issued a Pre-Solicitation Notice of Intent to award a sole source purchase order to Robin Merger Corporation for ISTE membership and related professional learning resources. This aims to provide DoDEA educators with access to high-quality professional development and classroom practice support. Responses from interested parties are due by March 10, 2026, 12:00 PM ET.
Purpose & Scope
DoDEA intends to procure ISTE membership to enhance professional growth and classroom practice for its educators, aligning with ISTE standards. The required services include:
- ISTE+ASCD Membership: Access to professional learning and resources.
- ISTE Live and ASCD AC Registrations: 20 in-person and 40 virtual passes for premier edtech conferences.
- ISTE U Online Courses: 50 self-paced, 5-hour courses covering topics like AI, Digital Citizenship, and instructional improvement.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price Purchase Order (intended sole source)
- Period of Performance: A 12-month base period starting May 20, 2026, with four subsequent 12-month option periods, totaling a potential five years.
- NAICS Code: 611710 (Educational Support Services)
- Small Business Size Standard: $24 Million
- Set-Aside: This is a non-competitive, sole source action; competitive requirements under FAR Part 6 are not applicable.
Submission & Response
This is not a request for competitive proposals. However, interested parties capable of providing these services may submit a response to identify their interest and capabilities. Responses must include:
- Unit price, list price, shipping/handling costs.
- Delivery period, prompt payment discount terms, F.O.B. Point.
- UEI, TIN, and business size certification. All offerors must have an active SAM.gov registration. Responses are due by March 10, 2026, 12:00 PM ET, and should be submitted electronically to micaela.fernandez@dodea.edu and nicole.freid@dodea.edu.
Additional Notes
The government reserves the right to determine whether to proceed with a non-competitive award or conduct a competitive procurement based on the responses received. DoDEA will not be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this notice.